Hi Phyllis If you feel doubtful, then use a double thread. It may take a bit more effort and time now, but at least you won't be wondering about it in the future.
Just my thoughts G> it looks as though the hand stitches (each one a back stitch, 8 to the inch)
it looks as though the hand stitches (each one a back stitch, 8 to the inch) just aren't strong enough to hold the binding in place over time. I don't know whether the problem is real or just perceived because the binding and thread are much lighter in color than I've used before and therefore I may perceive them as being more fragile.
The binding fabric seems sturdier than most (if my wrists hold out until it is done I'll be grateful), the thread is the same as I've been using for years so I'm not sure why I'm questioning the durability of the binding other than it just looks fragile.
Should I use a double thread to attach the binding and single thread to sew it in place on the back or do you think a single thread with the back stitch will be sturdy enough? I truly appreciate your opinions.
If you go with the double thread, knot each cut end separately and they will be less quarrelsome. I don't know why. It just is. Maybe something to do with the full moon. Polly Vote B'fly in '08
May I suggest that you save yourself hours of aggravation, Phyllis, by not using a double thread? I sometimes used to do that 'for strength'; but they rarely pull through at the same rate - loops, and tangles and knots and ... ... If you feel you need double for strength, perhaps do two passes on the seam, with the back stitch of the second pass going between the back stitch on the first pass. . In message , Phyllis Nilsson writes
I really appreciate your help. If it doesn't appear to me to be sturdy at the end of this first pass, I'm going to go for a second pass, single or double I'm not sure yet. My wrists are aching so badly right now I'd like to forget the whole thing for two months, but, unfortunately, I need it for Christmas. Thanks again for your help, I knew I could count on you.
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